A Churchy Word That Isn’t What You Think – Hope
March 2, 2016//
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Let
us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith
brings. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is
faithful.
Hebrews 10:22-23 (NLT)
How often do you hear or say the word hope?
We hope she arrives safely. We hope you understand.
We hope he feels better. We hope to get a new iPhone. In each sentence, ‘hope’
could be replaced by ‘wish’. Conversationally, hope is wishful thinking, the personal
desires we want to be true. Some might consider them little prayers to no one
in particular.
We hope he feels better. We hope to get a new iPhone. In each sentence, ‘hope’
could be replaced by ‘wish’. Conversationally, hope is wishful thinking, the personal
desires we want to be true. Some might consider them little prayers to no one
in particular.
Christian hope is nothing like that.
Christian hope is an unmovable rock you can hang on
to. Our hope is the assurance that God will fulfill His promises. We are
confident He will. Certain. Assured.
to. Our hope is the assurance that God will fulfill His promises. We are
confident He will. Certain. Assured.
I laughed reading Merriam-Webster’s secondary, archaic definition: trust. Oh Merriam,
I strongly disagree! Though culturally second, Christian hope is not archaic!
I strongly disagree! Though culturally second, Christian hope is not archaic!
Hope is absolute trust in God’s every promise.
God is with us always, even when we don’t feel His
presence. There’s no wishing for His forgiveness; it’s guaranteed. Though our
current circumstances may look grim, God has a good plan for you, me, and the
entire world.
presence. There’s no wishing for His forgiveness; it’s guaranteed. Though our
current circumstances may look grim, God has a good plan for you, me, and the
entire world.
Hope assures us that God is in control.
Hope is the light that guides us out of the darkness.
Hope allows us to praise God with gratitude in all
circumstances.
circumstances.
Hope gives us power to transform daily life.
Let me repeat that.
Hope gives us the power to transform our daily lives.
Hope gives us the power to transform our daily lives.
My friend, hope is not wishful thinking. Hope has
everything to do with trust.
everything to do with trust.
Do
you need more hope? Do you know God’s promises? How could hope transform your
life?
you need more hope? Do you know God’s promises? How could hope transform your
life?
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Spend a few minutes to plant a quick Seed. Or stay longer and plant a whole garden.
Great post. I love the word HOPE. Knowing that I have the hope of heaven and an eternal relationship with my Abba Father in Heaven gives me the utmost Joy. Thank you Cathy